Pain is an often-overlooked aspect of MSA, but it is very common. Studies have found that pain is reported anywhere from 50% to 80% in patients with MSA. Pain tended to be more common among MSA-P, as compared to MSA-C subtype.
1. Non-pharmacologic treatment for pain include:
- Exercise and physical therapy are ways to help deal with the pain associated with MSA.
2. Medication for the treatment of pain include:
- Dopaminergic medication, including levodopa and pramipexole, have shown promise for pain relief.
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